Project Director

KINDEN CORPORATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is looking for a Project Manager to oversee M&E engineering projects. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience and proven leadership in a Japanese construction environment. Fluency in Japanese is preferred as regular communication with the head office in Japan is required. This role emphasizes quality and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of technical knowledge and leadership.
• Proven track record in M&E projects within a Japanese construction company.
• Ability to lead diverse teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance Construction Team.
• Provide leadership and managerial guidance to engineers.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma in Engineering (M&E)

Job description

• Develop, manage and sustain high-performance of Construction Team in Design & Build Government Projects..
• Provide cause-driven leadership with focus on quality with metric driven outcomes to support the overall strategic and business plan of the company.
• Reach out externally to plan for buisness development and ensure operational growth.
• Build strong network in the construction and engineering industry.
• Biweekly, monthly and quarterly reporting for project update and reporting to the leader of Singapore Branch and Japan Head Office.
• Effectiveness in achieving the desired targets in the specified time and doing the task correctly, timely and at minimum possible cost.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects.
• Provide leadership and managerial guidance to all M&E Engineers.
• Provide guidance and coach QS team in tender bidding and proposals for M&E Engineering projects.
• Overseeing the daily operation activities of the team of engineers and the yearly capital budget to ensure efficiency in business operations.
• Daily updates and communication with Japan counterparts and other overseas branches.

Requirements

• Minimum a Diploma in Engineering (M&E).
• At least 15 years’ of in-depth technical knowledge, capabilities and leadership.
• Proven track record in handling M&E projects in a Japanese Construction Company.
• Resourceful, creative, pro-active, negotiation, good management and problem-solving skills is an added advantage.
• Ability to lead a team of staff and business partners of multinational background and culture.
• Those who understand Japanese language will be an added advantage as daily correspondence and weekly project progress reporting to Japan Head Office is required.